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HEARTY MAPLE STEW

With a hint of maple this delicious heart-warming stew is sure to become a family favourite. Served with crusty bread, it’s a complete meal in a bowl.

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup   50 mL   flour
1 tsp   5 mL   salt
1/2 tsp   2 mL   ground ginger
1/4 tsp   1 mL   EACH garlic powder and pepper
2 lb   1 kg   Stewing Beef Cubes
3 tbsp   45 mL   vegetable oil
1-19 oz can   1-540 mL can   stewed tomatoes
2   2   medium onions, sliced
1/2 cup   125 mL   dry red wine or cooking wine
1/4 cup   50 mL   maple syrup
3 cups   750 mL   potato chunks
2 cups   500 mL   carrot chunks
1 cup   250 mL   celery slices

PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes
COOKING TIME: 3 hours

DIRECTIONS
1. Combine flour and seasonings in plastic bag. Add beef and shake to coat.

2. Heat oil in Dutch oven; brown meat. Add tomatoes, onions, 1 cup (250 mL) water, wine and maple syrup. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover stew and simmer over low heat or bake at 325°F (160°C) for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.

3. Add potatoes, carrots and celery; continue cooking 45-60 minutes until vegetables are tender. If desired, thicken stew with 2 tbsp (25 mL) flour blended into ¼ cup (50 mL) cold water.

NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 6 SERVINGS